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An Associate's Guide To Rebounding After A Layoff

Law 360

Law firm associates laid off due to economic conditions can recuperate and move forward by practicing self-care, identifying key skills to leverage during the job search, engaging in self-reflection and more, say Kate Sheikh at Major Lindsey and wellness consultant Jarrett Green.

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Switzerland voters reject proposal to declare factory farming unconstitutional

JURIST

Voters in Switzerland Sunday rejected the Factory Farming Initiative , which would have banned factory farming for domestic and imported meat. 62.86 percent of voters decided against the proposal. Sentience, an animal activism group, launched an initiative against factory farming in 2016. The initiative primarily focuses on the suffering of animals on factory farms and the negative effects of factory farming on the environment and human health.

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Supreme Court on Patent Law for October 2022

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. It is time to pick-up our consideration of Supreme Court patent cases for the 2022-2023 term. A quick recap: Despite dozens of interesting and important cases, the Supreme Court denied all petitions for writ of certiorari for the 2021-2022 term. The most anticipated case last year was the 101 eligibility petition regarding automobile drive shaft manufacturing process.

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EU dispatch: Irish judge elected first female ECHR president at challenging juncture

JURIST

Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Ciara Dinneny is a trainee with the Law Society of Ireland. She files this dispatch from Dublin. Judge Siofra O’Leary, the Irish judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), has been elected the President of the ECHR.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Is It Bad When Opposing Counsel’s Writes Judge, ‘Here We Are Again’? Asking For Elon Musk.

Above The Law

Spoliation. is that bad? The post Is It Bad When Opposing Counsel’s Writes Judge, ‘Here We Are Again’? Asking For Elon Musk. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Guatemalan Law Meant to Protect Women Targets Journalists

The Crime Report

Guatemalan legislation from 2008 that set stiff prison sentences for violence against women is now being used to prevent journalists from or punish them for criticizing public officials or investigating corruption, reports Leila Miller for the Los Angeles Times. Guatemalan courts have issued restraining orders against reporters at news organizations, ostensibly under the violence against women law, because female government officials argued that the journalists “subjected them to psycholog

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Roselyn Tso, Diné Woman, To Lead IHS

LegalReader

Roselyn Tso, Diné (Navajo) nation member and Biden's pick to lead the Indian Health Service, was confirmed by the Senate. She has a big challenge ahead.

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Brazil’s Pro-Gun Movement Copies NRA Playbook

The Crime Report

Since Brazil’s 2019 election of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, the number of guns in civilian hands has nearly tripled, to 2 million, the number of registered gun owners has increased threefold to 1.56 million, a slate of pro-gun candidates embracing the National Rifle Association’s rhetoric and playbook are running for office, and civilian gun owners now outnumber the police and military combined, Emily Green and Leah Varjacues report for Vice.

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Retaining Knowledge During Today’s Great Talent Migration

Above The Law

In a world that’s on fire, it’s important to have the right partners. The post Retaining Knowledge During Today’s Great Talent Migration appeared first on Above the Law.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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Items Recovered From Russian School Shooter Had Neo-Nazi, Columbine References

The Crime Report

A gunman wearing a T-shirt with a red swastika opened fire on a school in Izhevsk, Russia, on Sunday, Sept. 25, killing at least 13 people, including nine children, and himself, reports Robin Dyxon for the Washington Post. In addition to the t-shirt, investigators found customized ammo clips (with ‘hatred’ painted on the exteriors) and cords attached to two pistols recovered from the scene referenced the Columbine school massacre and Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold,

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No Evidence Left Behind: Leveraging Digital Forensics to the Fullest

LawTechnologyToday

Cybercrimes have become more frequent and sophisticated, and the tools used to investigate them have also evolved. While attorneys may recognize this change in the evidentiary landscape, they may not recognize how it can impact their casework. As a result, many still group digital forensics with more traditional evidence analytics, when they should be incorporating the assistance of digital forensic examiners throughout the process.

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The Value Of Highly Perfumed In-House Lawyers

Above The Law

The credentials of opposing in-house counsel? I never gave it a thought (and I still don't). The post The Value Of Highly Perfumed In-House Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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How to leverage technology to transform legal writing

ABA Journal

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Ross Guberman, the founder of Legal Writing Pro, which helps attorneys and judges write more effectively, and the developer of…

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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NYC DA’s Violence Prevention Budget is Running Out

The Crime Report

While shootings in New York City are still elevated, part of a rise in violent crime seen across the country during the pandemic, a budget of $250 million in funding earmarked for community violence prevention grants from the Manhattan district attorney’s office is already running out, reports Samantha Max for Gothamist. Michael Jacobson, director of CUNY’s Institute for State and Local Governance, which helps manage the fund, told Gothamist that he hopes this program will set a new standa

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Rape victim was jailed to ensure court appearance in rapist’s trial

ABA Journal

An Oregon woman was held in jail for nine days this month to ensure that she would appear to testify against the man she accused…

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5 Secrets to Hacking Reverse Mentoring

The Process Street

When I think of reverse mentoring, I think of summers with my grandparents as a teenager. In 2011 they had recently replaced their dial-up with this neat little thing called “whiff-ee,” as my granddad pronounced it. But, as my grandparents grew up in the 1930s and 40s, they didn’t really understand how to use it. Thankfully, they had teenage tech support living in their guestroom for five weeks to help them with all their tech problems and to teach them how to connect all their devices.

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Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi’s auction items included Persian rugs, bronze statues, holographic Pokémon card

ABA Journal

A court-ordered auction of items from disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi’s California mansion yielded nearly $500,000 that will be used to help pay creditors in…

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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Mastering Interpersonal Communication Is One of the Keys to Success

InHouseOps

Neil Belloff, General Counsel, Acorda Therapeutics, believes in treating every employee like family. CCBJ: What led you to your current role with Acorda? Neil Belloff: After being elevated to COO & GC, navigating through a pandemic, battling cancer and completing a successful merger and a $50 million capital raise, it was time for a much needed vacation—and a new challenge.

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Former acting AG for Alaska is charged with sexual abuse of minor on mock trial team

ABA Journal

Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, a former acting attorney general for Alaska, has been indicted on three felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor following accusations…

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Four Shortcuts to Managing Your Law Firm Projects

Rocket Matter

No one ever heard Perry Mason say “Wow, this billing system is top-notch.” Law & Order’s Jack McCoy never waxed rhapsodic about the thrill of a well-organized court calendar. And the cast of Suits was far too busy conniving and canoodling to sing the praises of their e-signature platform. Setting up effective time capture and billing processes, utilizing your team’s experience while still providing professional development, meeting court deadlines, and running business intelligence reports a

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Virtual Workshop on October 4: Sabine Corneloup on Migrants in Transit or Under Temporary Protection

Conflict of Laws

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its 26th monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (CEST). Prof. Sabine Corneloup ( Paris-Panthéon-Assas University ) will speak, in English , about the topic. Migrants in Transit or Under Temporary Protection: How Can Private International Law Deal With Provisional (But Not Necessarily Short-Term) Presence?

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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Bitly Recruits Veteran In-House Atty As General Counsel

Law 360

Bitly Inc. said it has hired as its new top lawyer a veteran in-house lawyer who has spent the majority of her career holding general counsel and legal head roles.

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Patently-O Bits and Bytes by Juvan Bonni

Patently O

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Heather Landi: Judge Rules Apple Watch Infringed AliveCor’s ECG Patent, Setting Up Potential U.S. Import Ban (Source: Fierce Healthcare). Blake Brittain: Apple Asks Appeals Court to Overturn $502 Million Verdict in VPN Patent Case (Source: Reuters). Atty. Brandon Heard: Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal of Apotex’s Statutes of Monopolies and Trademarks Act Claims Regarding Olanzapine (Source: JD Supra).

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Employment outcomes were great for 2021 law school graduates; is that a sign of caution?

ABA Journal

The overall employment outcomes for 2007 and 2021 law school graduates were both 91.

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Ga. Judge OKs Fee Award In Atlanta Real Estate Feud

Law 360

A Georgia state judge ordered an Atlanta-based real estate developer to pay his former business partner $129,590 in attorney fees on Monday after being found liable for making hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized payments to himself out of the company's coffers.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.